The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1887-09-17
University News and Notes.
ny OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT.

dealing out meuapnyslcal principles,
Greek roots, Latin idioms, chemical
formula, ct cetera, in wholesome
doses.
The new building has been newly
painted. This, together with steam
heating apparatus in both buildings,
will add materially to the pleasure
and comfort OF both Professor and
student. The steam heaters will be
especially acceptable since they will
dispense with the smoke and dirt
attendant upon the old method of
heating.
The three lots lately purchased
by the University authorities have
all been thrown into one, and when
graded will make an excellent ground
for the cadets to drill on. The Off
Ger can "double-time the unsus-
pecting rat to his hearts content.
IT'S said that there is man in
school who would join the corps
were it not for the fear that some
trouble might arise and the cadets
be called out for active duty. I'm
der such circumstances he says that
he would be compelled to miss
school, which he would rather not
do. We would kindly advise the
gentleman not to. join the corps, for
latest advises from Europe say that
there is possibility that Russia
and England will have brush
yet, and in such case Russia
wants the w. V. L. cadets as auxil-
iaries.
Boys afflicted with kleptomania
are lamenting the fact that nearly
all the grapes have been picked and
apples are scarce as hen teeth.
Although a few new rooms have
been let this year in addition to
those usually let, it is difficult to
obtain lodging now. AT the present
rate of increase in attendance, there
will not be accommodations for the
number of students next year. II
the State would take the matter in
hand, and build dormitories, all
trouble in the future might be obvi-
ated. 1t would not cost a great
amount and the income would soon
cover all outlay, besides being of in
calculable benefit to the University
DR.. Hartigan, who succeeded DR.
Brock, fills his chair with dignity
and grace. He came here with the
odds decidedly against him, being
an entire stranger and comparative
ly young in his profession, to take
the place of man who was honored
and respected as professor and be
loved as a physician and a gentle
man by the community in general
However, we are glad to say that al
are favorably impressed with DR.
Hartigan. He is gentleman of ar
unassuming and pleasant manner
and we believe he will make an able
instructor.
The literary societies held theil
first meetings last Friday evening
and about forty new names wer'
added to the rolls of the two socie
ties. Every student should ally him
self with one or the other of the so
cieties (either is good) for there is
no man who has taken college
course but what will be called upof
some time in his life to make {
speech. And to be able to express
his thoughts clearly and forcibly is
an accomplishment to be coveted by
any one. In the class room you arr
given the tools; in the society yor
learn to use them.
Thu sday morning last some un
principled students attempted tC
raise racket in chapel as the fac
ulty entered, but fortunately they
did not meet with fiattering success
nor has it been repeated since. l
this nefarious custom is resurrectet
it should be crushed in it's incipi
ency. Some boys have such falls,
ideas of right as to think this thing
is manly. There might be some ex
cuse i'll thoughtlessness, but aftel
they have been repeatedly exhorte(
in regard to the matter, this cloal
will suffice them no longer Thos'
who insist on creating dis5urbanc,
in the face of all reason and common
sense, show plainly lack of proper
teaching at home and a logged de
termination to learn no better a
school. Such persons have no re
spect for themselves, for their fellow
students, their teachers, nor even TO
the place Of religious worship, anC
by the laws of the institution mus
be expelled. If no other way, thos,
students who favor order and com
mon decency should form a secre
society and bring these offenders tt
justice
Last Thursday evening the com
missioned officers gave Lieutenan
Wilson an entertainment at Lazier'I
ice cream parlors. Two elegantly
furnished rooms were placed at tn,
J disposal of the boys. Promptly a
$50 o'clock the company assembled
in the reception room. The gentle
men being military men, of course
wished to be on time, and the ladies
kindly INDUCED their whims on this
occasion. The ladies appeared il
elegant attire, and the gentlemen
wore full dress uniform with swords
Beauty and chivalry was displayed
; to its full advantage. At 9'3(
o'clock all repaired to the dining
room where were served refreshments
? in elegant style. The table was 81
artistically arranged with a profus
ion of candies, cakes, fruits ant
flowers that it seemed thing OIL
which to feast the eyes rather thai
to appease hunger. In short, com
prehensive speech, D. L. Jamison
the senior officer, babe the guests
welcome on behalf of his fellow off
GERS, and stated that the object o
the entertainment was to show thei
appreciation of Lieut.. Wilson's pas
kindnesses and generous labors il
behalf of the corps. He assured tn,
Lieutenant of the support of tn
officers in his efforts to maintain
discipline, and that the severing o
his connection with the Universit,
at the end of the year would be re
GREETED by all
Lieut.. Wilson responded in hi
most pleasing style. He related
number of amusing incidents in ca